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Tannery Drift First School

We adapt activities to allow all children to show their strengths and encourage every child to feel capable, be independent and love learning. We aim to make sure that every child in our care enjoys their time at school and provide a safe and secure environment.

 

 

  • Walk to School Week 19th - 23rd May

    We are happy to be taking part in Walk to School Week this May. We all know the health benefits of walking so please help us this week to reduce congestion by supporting children in being more active and help reduce lower carbon emission...

    28 Apr 25Read More
  • End of term

    As we come to the end of a busy Spring term I would like to thank all of you for your support; we have received so many positive messages from families this term and it has been lovely to be able to share these with the staff team. We are y...

    04 Apr 25Read More
  • Artsmark Gold Award

    We are delighted to announce we have been given a Gold Artsmark Award by the Arts Council England, in recognition of the school’s commitment to fostering creativity in drama, dance, music and art, throughout the school. The Arts Co...

    28 Mar 25Read More
  • Rocksteady Concert

    On Wednesday, parents and carers were treated to a rock concert featuring our five Rocksteady bands.  The confidence the children showed was amazing, especially considering for many of them this was their first time performing on stage...

    28 Mar 25Read More
  • Drumba

    On Friday, children in Years 1-4 had the opportunity to have a go at Zumba – a high energy exercise combining drumming, music and movement. The workshops were great fun, and the children brought a lot of energy to the sessions...

    21 Mar 25Read More
  • Colour Run Inspired by Holi

    On Thursday, the children in Reception took part in a Colour Run in the sunshine, inspired by their learning about the Hindu festival of Holi. As you can see, the children and staff had a wonderful time!

    21 Mar 25Read More
  • Red Nose Day – Friday 21st March

    Friday 21st March is Red Nose Day for Comic Relief.  Children are welcome to come to school in their red noses, red clothing and PE kits that day. From Monday 17th March a limited number Red Noses will be available to buy from...

    17 Mar 25Read More
  • World Book Day 2025

    Thursday was World Book Day and, as always, the children at Tannery Drift fully embraced the day!  We were delighted to see so many fun costumes based on such a wide range of books.  Thank you to parents and carers for supporting...

    07 Mar 25Read More
  • Family Toolkit Parenting Course

    Hertfordshire Family Centre are running a parenting course for parents/carers of children aged 3–9 years old.  This will take place in the Tannery Drift new building from 10am-12pm, starting Wednesday 26th February, for four week...

    13 Feb 25Read More
  • World Book Day competition!

    We are running a competition, to be judged on World Book Day. This will be to create a 'Book in a Box' or 'Book in a Jar', and we will present a £5 book voucher to the winners in each year group, this can be...

    07 Feb 25Read More
  • Stretchy Hands ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    As part of PSHE, Year 1 have been creating “Stretchy Hands” inspired by flowers. These reflect how sometimes we have to stretch ourselves in our learning to reach our goals.  Don’t they look great!

    30 Jan 25Read More
  • Chinese New Year Celebrations

    Pelican class have made beautiful Chinese lanterns and even written their names on them using Mandarin characters. Elsewhere in school, Reception classes learned a small part of the Chinese New Year dragon dance. They had so much f...

    30 Jan 25Read More
  • 30April

    Celtic Harmony Trip - Year 3

    All Day
  • 05May

    Bank Holiday - School Closed

    All Day
  • 06May

    Science Week

    All Day
  • 14May

    Year 4 PGL Trip

    All Day
  • 26May

    Half Term

    All Day
  • 02June

    Staff Training Day - School Closed to Pupils

    All Day
  • 23June

    FTDS General Meeting

    7:30pm – 9:00pm
  • 10July

    Moving Up Day

    All Day
  • 23July

    Staff Training Day - School Closed to Pupils

    All Day
  • 24July

    Summer Holiday

    All Day